Comparative Analysis of US and Russian Foreign Policies in Kyrgyzstan Since the End of the Cold War

This thesis is dedicated to conducting a comparative analysis of the US and Russian foreign policies in Kyrgyzstan since the end of the Cold War. This analysis aims to indicate the distinct strategies employed by these two global powers and their consequent impact on the political landscape of Kyrgyzstan. By comparing their approaches, this research seeks to uncover the similarities and differences in their foreign policy tactics and the extent of their influence on this geopolitically strategic, yet economically modest nation. The scope of this thesis encompasses a detailed examination of diplomatic initiatives, economic diplomacy, military engagements, and the application of soft power by both the United States and Russia within Kyrgyzstan. It evaluates the effectiveness and ramifications of their political influence, considering how these international interactions shape Kyrgyzstan’s domestic and foreign policy decisions.

Department dc:contributor.department

DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar

Author dc:creator

• Abdrakmanova, Altynai

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Glant, Tibor

• Russian foreign policy
• US foreign policy
• Kyrgyzstan
• Operation Enduring Freedom
• US soft power
• Afghanistan
• CSTO

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/2437/375014

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dea.lib.unideb.hu:2437/375014